The grumpy thread

[MarvinsMom]

On 3/30/2020 at 9:28 PM, mitsisigma01 said:

It was all going good, sweet n sour chicken, peppered beef, chilli prawns, noodles and spring rolls on a tray in the bath ??????

But, guess what, I had to phone downstairs..... she only forgot to bring the beer and cake up ☹️☹️☹️

And she poured the beer badly ???

Should I chop her in for another ?

No fkin way ???

its what,  two weeks in to lockdown, and people have gone feral.

or are you the Captain of the Golgafrinchams "B" ark?

as its something that Kerry would never, ever let me get away with!

i am wondering though just how many baths in a day can a person justify.....

[Wack]

There are some right dicks driving about

Imagine having a plank coming through your windscreen FFS , police attended after planks found on the motorway 

 

One bungee cord holding it on 

[Roobarb]

2 hours ago, MarvinsMom said:

 

or are you the Captain of the Golgafrinchams "B" ark?

 

Flippin’ heck!

I only saw Hitch Hikers TV show once - back when it was originally aired, but knew straight away that it was from there. Yet I can’t remember what I had for lunch yeterday. (Probably because I forgot to eat any.)

The joys of getting old...

[New POD]

7 hours ago, Tadhg Tiogar said:

Yes, I am aware of that (this happens to be part of my work), which is why I said he might still have the whip hand if the Will - if there is one - favours him or expressly leaves his father's share and interest in the property to him.

It can be a shit ball but Some siblings do the right thing anyway.

My grandad left his house to one child (Because she organised his care for a decade) and spilt the money three ways, and left the allegro vandom plas  to the son. 

My aunt split the money from the sale of the house 3 ways, because she would have done that for free and didnt want paying but my uncle refused to sell me the Allegro and never used it, until he scrapped it. 

My mother refused 1/3 of the  money from the house saying her dad was quite sane when he made the will and that was what he wanted. Uncle took his 1/3.

 

[Tamworthbay]

8 hours ago, Floatylight said:

I he is fairly local and he does need some help might be worth looking at this, my wife is one of the volunteer counsellors..

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Thank you!

[Tadhg Tiogar]

 

8 hours ago, MarvinsMom said:

....i am wondering though just how many baths in a day can a person justify.....

Cleanliness is next to godliness. But expect much wrinkled skin if in water for too long....

[Austin-Rover]

7 hours ago, Wack said:

There are some right dicks driving about

Imagine having a plank coming through your windscreen FFS , police attended after planks found on the motorway...

 

Is that on the M62 near Rochdale? I'm sure I got on at Ainley Top just behind that thing yesterday on my way to Manchester. I thought then it looked proper dodgy, and made sure I got round it and left it for dust ASAP!

[andy18s]

17 hours ago, reb said:

Do you do this as a job?

Ever done motorcycle wheels re-spoking?

[reb]

16 minutes ago, andy18s said:

Do you do this as a job?

Ever done motorcycle wheels re-spoking?

Not officially, no.

I've never fully respoked a motorcycle wheel, but I've done partial rebuilds on the moped wheels used on the rickshaws I used to ride. I wouldn't be trusting anything too irreplaceable with me mind!

[dozeydustman]

I've lost pretty much a whole day to a hangover. Been awake since 9 and I still feel like shit.

I can't handle drink any more

[C1am]

Hermes, yet again.

I only went back to them because I had an issue with UPS (now resolved). They have managed to "lose" two of my items in two days. Interesting* to see what they won't cover when you submit a compensation claim:

https://new.myhermes.co.uk/send-a-parcel/non-compensation-items.html

[Tadhg Tiogar]

1 hour ago, C1am said:

Hermes, ......Interesting* to see what they won't cover when you submit a compensation claim:

https://new.myhermes.co.uk/send-a-parcel/non-compensation-items.html

Almost everything not covered?

[C1am]

Yes, and with the catch all of "badly packed items" if none of the other categories fit. 

[Spurious]

Tried being lazy and unscrewing a fuel filter on the C5 today. Should have used the strap wrench cos I dislocated my thumb doing so. I helped it spring back into place but it's now sore as fuck.

Got odd looks from the Amazon man delivering a package next door as I swore loudly ?

[Cavcraft]

All I did was draw a tiny moustache and slanting fringe on my pet grasshopper and he's turned into a right jumped up little Hitler.

[richardmorris]

9 hours ago, C1am said:

Hermes, yet again.

I only went back to them because I had an issue with UPS (now resolved). They have managed to "lose" two of my items in two days. Interesting* to see what they won't cover when you submit a compensation claim:

https://new.myhermes.co.uk/send-a-parcel/non-compensation-items.html

So books would be ok, but not signed books? How do they know without opening?

[rusty_vw_man]

So all winter I wait for the warm sunny days to return, and yesterday and today there was lovely blue skies whilst out doing my hours state endorsed exercising, and it was warm enough for just a T-shirt. Lovely.

Until the pollen got me!

Grump is that each year I manage to forget I’m a wheezing asthmatic hay fever sufferer, and that from now until autumn I’ll just be one massive dribbling nosed, watering eyed sneezing mess. FFS why was I waiting for spring and when will I learn that winter really is the season for me. 

[Tadhg Tiogar]

8 hours ago, C1am said:

Yes, and with the catch all of "badly packed items" if none of the other categories fit. 

Why don't they just rewrite the Terms to say nothing is covered? At least everyone would know where they stand.....

[puddlethumper]

FFS can we all slow down on AS ? I can't keep up with everything what with all

you WFH types. I only have a few hours a day coz I can still work and I have to drive

11 miles (x2) on nearly deserted roads ,which I'm sure you can understand is effing

brilliant but a bit odd.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

36 minutes ago, puddlethumper said:

FFS can we all slow down on AS ? I can't keep up with everything what with all

you WFH types.....

Who said anything about WFH? I get AS on my mobile. It's WFM for me.....

[Out Run]

On 4/5/2020 at 9:05 AM, Tadhg Tiogar said:

 

Cleanliness is next to godliness. But expect much wrinkled skin if in water for too long....

Wrinkled fingertips are supposedly the body adapting, so we can grip things when underwater. ?‍♂️

[bonehead]

OK possibly a bit self centered but highly apposite.....

My better half is a critical care nurse and came back home today after 2 back to back 15 hour night shifts ( which does not phase her or any of her colleagues at all apart from being frazzled) and said that once this crisis is over, she was considering leaving nursing.

When I asked why, the ensuing conversation boiled down to the fact that she. and many there are disconsolate that they are unable to give effective care to patients in desperate need as the system is completely overloaded and they are questioning their calling and inability to help the very people they are putting themselves at risk to help. She has a serious heart condition and asthma, but refuses to stop nursing as she says their need is greater than hers.( Whilst worried I cannot tell you how in awe I am of her)

After many tears and words I think I managed to convince her that not only is she so totally suited to nursing with her empathy and drive to serve those who are at their most vulnerable, but their helplessness is shared by all the worlds' health professionals and they should hold their heads high rather than eviscerate themselves for doing over and above their requirement.

I am incredibly angry and whilst I could pen a diatribe on the political cuts of the last 10 years, will conclude by saying that these people, despite having been placed in an almost untenable position, continue to, despite deficiencies in protective equipment, tend to the desperately sick at palpable risk to themselves and do it gladly.

Please, once this awful situation has passed, can we all make sure that these wonderful people are not left hamstrung and poorly equipped in future?

Rant over, as you were

 

 

[mitsisigma01]

Top thanks to your Mrs and all her nursing colleagues, ??????

[bonehead]

2 minutes ago, mitsisigma01 said:

Top thanks to your Mrs and all her nursing colleagues, ??????

They are indomitable and are so appreciative of everyone's' thanks

[paulplom]

3 hours ago, bonehead said:

OK possibly a bit self centered but highly apposite.....

My better half is a critical care nurse and came back home today after 2 back to back 15 hour night shifts ( which does not phase her or any of her colleagues at all apart from being frazzled) and said that once this crisis is over, she was considering leaving nursing.

When I asked why, the ensuing conversation boiled down to the fact that she. and many there are disconsolate that they are unable to give effective care to patients in desperate need as the system is completely overloaded and they are questioning their calling and inability to help the very people they are putting themselves at risk to help. She has a serious heart condition and asthma, but refuses to stop nursing as she says their need is greater than hers.( Whilst worried I cannot tell you how in awe I am of her)

After many tears and words I think I managed to convince her that not only is she so totally suited to nursing with her empathy and drive to serve those who are at their most vulnerable, but their helplessness is shared by all the worlds' health professionals and they should hold their heads high rather than eviscerate themselves for doing over and above their requirement.

I am incredibly angry and whilst I could pen a diatribe on the political cuts of the last 10 years, will conclude by saying that these people, despite having been placed in an almost untenable position, continue to, despite deficiencies in protective equipment, tend to the desperately sick at palpable risk to themselves and do it gladly.

Please, once this awful situation has passed, can we all make sure that these wonderful people are not left hamstrung and poorly equipped in future?

Rant over, as you were

 

 

I feel completely sorry for her and can't imagine how difficult it must be.

Too many chiefs and not enough indians. It's all the management that needs fucking off. My ex was a clinical secretary for 20 years. Two of her bosses were on 100k plus and she did 95% of their work for them. She took minutes at their 'important' meetings where they'd spent 4 hours trying to justify their jobs. It's a fucking disgrace and it wouldn't last five minutes as a private company.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

3 hours ago, paulplom said:

...Too many chiefs and not enough indians. It's all the management that needs fucking off. ....

Management is pretty much the growth industry. 'Tis a bit like a virus; it spreads everywhere. 

[Mally]

Went to the shop for some bread, first time in the car for ages, my son's shopping for me, but I forgot the bread.

Anyway,grump is I could hardly press the clutch pedal, my knee complained a lot.

By the time this is over I'll kneed an auto.

[New POD]

10 hours ago, bonehead said:

OK possibly a bit self centered but highly apposite.....

My better half is a critical care nurse and came back home today after 2 back to back 15 hour night shifts ( which does not phase her or any of her colleagues at all apart from being frazzled) and said that once this crisis is over, she was considering leaving nursing.

When I asked why, the ensuing conversation boiled down to the fact that she. and many there are disconsolate that they are unable to give effective care to patients in desperate need as the system is completely overloaded and they are questioning their calling and inability to help the very people they are putting themselves at risk to help. She has a serious heart condition and asthma, but refuses to stop nursing as she says their need is greater than hers.( Whilst worried I cannot tell you how in awe I am of her)

After many tears and words I think I managed to convince her that not only is she so totally suited to nursing with her empathy and drive to serve those who are at their most vulnerable, but their helplessness is shared by all the worlds' health professionals and they should hold their heads high rather than eviscerate themselves for doing over and above their requirement.

I am incredibly angry and whilst I could pen a diatribe on the political cuts of the last 10 years, will conclude by saying that these people, despite having been placed in an almost untenable position, continue to, despite deficiencies in protective equipment, tend to the desperately sick at palpable risk to themselves and do it gladly.

Please, once this awful situation has passed, can we all make sure that these wonderful people are not left hamstrung and poorly equipped in future?

Rant over, as you were

 

 

Wife left nursing in 1993 and never returned. After 8 years, she couldn't take knowing that proper care wasn't being provided. 27 years of cuts later.....

And

My daughter moved from working as a Pharmacist in a shop, to a Hospital 6 months ago...she, not quite 24 years young, has suddenly realised she's in a war zone.  Every patient has C19 and they expect half to die.......If she doesn't come through this with Post Traumatic Stress I'd be surprised. 

Wife said she'd rather be dead than anything happen to our daughter, but i pointed out that isnt a choice you can actually make. 

If it were a choice, many parents and grand parents would have done just that. 

On the upside ?  Labour has a new leader, who actually seems intelligent for once.  

[Cavcraft]

'I know you said no silly offer, but due to the virus...'

 

Which, as you can probably guess, was followed by a stupid fucking offer.

[omegod]

16 hours ago, bonehead said:

OK possibly a bit self centered but highly apposite.....

My better half is a critical care nurse and came back home today after 2 back to back 15 hour night shifts ( which does not phase her or any of her colleagues at all apart from being frazzled) and said that once this crisis is over, she was considering leaving nursing.

When I asked why, the ensuing conversation boiled down to the fact that she. and many there are disconsolate that they are unable to give effective care to patients in desperate need as the system is completely overloaded and they are questioning their calling and inability to help the very people they are putting themselves at risk to help. She has a serious heart condition and asthma, but refuses to stop nursing as she says their need is greater than hers.( Whilst worried I cannot tell you how in awe I am of her)

After many tears and words I think I managed to convince her that not only is she so totally suited to nursing with her empathy and drive to serve those who are at their most vulnerable, but their helplessness is shared by all the worlds' health professionals and they should hold their heads high rather than eviscerate themselves for doing over and above their requirement.

I am incredibly angry and whilst I could pen a diatribe on the political cuts of the last 10 years, will conclude by saying that these people, despite having been placed in an almost untenable position, continue to, despite deficiencies in protective equipment, tend to the desperately sick at palpable risk to themselves and do it gladly.

Please, once this awful situation has passed, can we all make sure that these wonderful people are not left hamstrung and poorly equipped in future?

Rant over, as you were

 

 

I'm NHS but away from the front line these days but my much younger brother ( ODP )has just been moved from theatre's to support Critical Care intubating C19 patients. I spoke to him the other night and he's terrified at what is to come and scared of falling apart. I gave what encouragement I could and wheeled out my personal mantra that's got me through some tough times  " Being in a position  to provide care to those in such vulnerable situations is the highest privelege there is"  . I doubt many nurses or doctors will come through this experience unscathed mentally and provision needs to be made for this now, I fear nothing will change post C19 sadly and nurses will continue to have the piss took out of them.  

The systematic underfunding of the NHS correlates exactly with the Tories utter contempt for the working classes,  

Can you please say thanks, on my behalf, to your better half for the work she does , she's undoubtedly f*cking amazing !